The College of Health and Human Services in California

California State University – Long Beach, California

The College of Health and Human Services

Master of Science in Health Care Administration Online

The online Master of Science in Health Care Administration degree (HCA) is designed to prepare busy working professionals for acceleration in their careers. Graduates of the HCA degree will achieve and demonstrate the following competencies: healthcare knowledge, leadership, presentation skills (oral communication), written communication skills, career marketability, teamwork, managing change, conceptual skills, managerial decision making, ethical decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, independence, creativity and critical thinking, analytical skills, planning, advocacy and conflict management.

The Accelerated Master of Science in Health Care Administration Degree Program is designed to prepare working professionals for administrative positions in healthcare organizations which requires a minimum three years of work experience and combines online and weekend courses. The program requires 45 credit hours consisting of 15 core courses. The program offers foundation courses early and more advanced healthcare specific courses later in the program.

US News and World Report Ranking:
#33 Best College in the Western Region of the United States
Program Format: Hybrid Learning Environment
Cost of Attendance: $6,420 in-state / $12,108 out-of-state average annual tuition
Degrees or Specializations Offered: 
Master of Science in Health Care Administration
Master of Health Care Administration Accelerated Program
Master of Science in Nursing/Health Care Administration Accelerated Program
Accreditations: 
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)